Victorian Whitby Jet Portrait Necklace

Description

Key Features

• MATERIALS: Whitby Jet
• DIMENSIONS: Approx: Beaded chain is 22 inches without the pendant. Pendant is 70mm x 40mm. Each strand is 5mm wide.
• ERA/HALLMARK: Victorian era.
• WEIGHT: 55g
• CONDITION: Great condition, no damage.

This Victorian Whitby Jet portrait necklace is a striking piece of mourning jewellery, designed to be worn close to the heart. It features a hand-painted porcelain miniature set into an oval Whitby jet pendant, suspended from a double strand of intricately woven jet beads. The reverse of the pendant is smoothly polished, while the front bears a deeply carved foliate border.

Why we love this antique necklace

This Whitby Jet portrait necklace is a strong example of authentic Victorian mourning jewellery. The hand-painted porcelain portrait is well-preserved and highly detailed,  likely a sentimental depiction of a loved one or a symbolic image of innocence. The carved jet frame is crisp, with a good level of relief, and the double strand of woven jet beads adds texture and period charm. It’s wearable, collectible, and an excellent representation of mid-to-late 19th century craftsmanship.

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings